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ATHENS, GA - The 17th-ranked Blue Devil's lost for the third consecutive match as they fell to host Georgia, 1-0, in a nonconference match up Sunday afternoon at UGA Soccer/Softball Complex. It was the first time this season Duke was shutout by its opponent.
Halfway through the first half, Georgia's Tricia McKee was tackled in the Duke box , setting up a penalty kick for the Bulldogs. Carolyn Cayard took the kick at the 21:51 mark, putting it past Duke goalkeeper Thora Helgadottir for what turned in to the game winning goal.
The Blue Devils (5-5-0) mounted strong attacks late in the half with Georgia keeper Ashley Lindley making three key saves. Duke out shot Georgia 8-2 in the first half.
Duke had several scoring chances in the second half, out shooting Georgia 14-3 overall in the game. The Blue Devils netted a shot in the 88th minute. However, they were ruled offside, negating the goal. The Bulldogs held on for the 1-0 win.
The Blue Devils return home for the ACC home opener on Saturday, October 5, against Clemson and then host Florida State on Tuesday, October 8. Both games start at 7:00 p.m.
Team 1 2 F
Duke 0 0 0
Georgia 1 0 0
Shots: D (14), G (3)
Corner Kicks: D (3), G (4)
Saves: D (0), G (7)
Fouls: D (15), G (19)
Offsides: D (2), G (5)
Goalkeepers: D- Thora Helgadottir (90:00, 0 saves);
G- Ashley Lindley (90:00, 7 saves)
Scoring: G - Carolyn Cayard (21:51)
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